Joy for Children Uganda Children With Disability and Inclusion Officer Jobs

Joy for Children Uganda Children With Disability and Inclusion Officer Jobs

Joy for Children Uganda, a leading child rights focused NGO with main offices in Bukoto Kampala with field offices in Fort Portal, Kabarole District and Lira, seeks to recruit a suitably qualified candidate as Children With Disability And Inclusion Officer

Qualifications, Experience and Other Skills

The successful candidate must be a degree holder in Social sciences, Education, Human Rights, Development studies, humanities and any other related field.

Post Graduate training in project planning and management.

This position requires an experience of ATLEAST 3 years in a similar role.

Additionally, excellent communication skills in written and spoken English, ability to multi-task, good inter-personal skills will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be required to play the following roles;

25 caretakers supported in starting up their own businesses

Project Officer arranged all the preparations for a summit for Children with Disabilities through networking and planning.

25 caretakers supported in starting up their own businesses

20 homes visited per week, totalling 1040 home visits per year

4 cash rounds taking place weekly within the communities in the year

4 neighbourhood sensitization per year

20% of children we are visitng should be playing outside once a week with neighbours

10% of the children we are visiting should have a male caretaker involved in practically and physically caring for the child with disabilities

10% of the children we are visiting should have a male caretaker involved in practically and physically caring for the child with disabilities

2 volunteer Children with Disabilities assistants have been trained

Activity Concept notes developed for each activity

52 weekly reports submitted to Supervisor and Joy for Children and Communities are allowed to view.

4 quarterly reports submitted to supervisor and Joy for Children and Communities

12 monthly reports created which can be used externally. These should be submitted to Supervisors and Joy for Children and Communities.

Share 12 Relational Ministry Stories with Supervisor

Maintain an updated data base in place of beneficiaries

Create new networks and relationships with organizations

Carry out resource mobilisation for the project.

Skills & Abilities

A vocational mindset

Ability to mobilize and organize volunteers

Ability to effectively implement a 5-year plan, managing the different stages

of delivery effectively

Ability to disciple women in their Christian Faith

Able to work collaboratively across the organization.

Ability to provide regular written reports

Ability to lead and manage groups within the community ensuring that expectations and objectives are met

A strong understanding of evaluation and monitoring methods with excellent skills in using data and evidence to drive quality and innovation

Excellent facilitation skills

Excellent minute writing

A self-starter who is able to work independently and work with a wider team

Excellent Project Management skills

Able to communicate effectively with people in both the community and also professionals

Clear, concise and effective communication skills, both written and oral

Able to agree to the JFCU basis of faith

Ability to know how to use social media

Knowledge & Experience

Experience of working with Children with Disabilities

Experienced being involved in new initiatives

Excellent knowledge of safeguarding guidelines and procedures

Experience in working with budgets and delivering programs to agreed budgets

Knowledge of current issues affecting women in Uganda

Good Bible knowledge

Experience in organizing events

Experience in achieving results through volunteers

Understanding the NGO sector

Child Protection

At Joy for Children Uganda, we are committed to the promotion, protection and fulfillment of the rights of children, and to safeguarding children from harm in all of our activities.

You will adhere to Joy for Children Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct and report any concerns relating to child protection in accordance with agreed procedures.

How to Apply

Please submit an application letter, CV, copies of academic documents, your current verifiable remuneration package along with details of 3 Referees to the;